Lot 106

Ancient Karkota Dynasty Kashmir Pratapaditya Debased Gold Dinara

Auction # 20 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 6000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Deyell # Treasure, Trade and Tradition, Fig. 4.1
Metal Composition
Debased Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
20.58 mm
Weight
7.44 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
7th Century AD

Ancient, Karkota Dynasty, Kashmir, Pratapaditya (7th Century AD), Debased Gold Dinara, 7.44 gms, 20.58 mm, Obverse: A crude depiction of standing king, Late Brahmi Legend “KiDa(Ra)” in right field, Reverse: A crude depiction of Goddess Lakshmi, Late Brahmi Legend “ShriPraTaPa” in right field, “(Di)Tya” in left field, Deyell # Treasure, Trade and Tradition, Fig. 4.1, very fine, rare in this grade.